Production Foreman

As a more than 245-year-old family business with over 2500 employees worldwide the BUTTING Group is one of Europes leading stainless steel processors. Our customers benefit from the strengths of the individual companies which are combined to the advantage of our partners. Our new production site in Alabama USA gives us direct access to the North American market. We will be manufacturing for plant engineering and cryogenic piping systems here in the near future.

Location: Loxley Alabama
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

As Production Foreman you are the front-line leader responsible for the safe efficient and productive operation of your assigned production shift. You lead the production crew on the shop floor and ensure that people materials equipment and priorities are effectively coordinated.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines strong fabrication and welding knowledge with the ability to lead people solve problems and keep production moving. Success in this role is measured by safe operations consistent quality reliable production flow and strong crew performance.

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities translating production priorities into clear work assignments crew assignments and expected results
• Manage the production flow across material preparation cutting fit-up welding inspection and completion in line with drawings specifications quality standards and schedules
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor monitoring workflow productivity staffing equipment readiness material availability and changing operational priorities
• Identify and resolve production obstacles such as bottlenecks downtime material shortages equipment issues and staffing constraints escalating unresolved issues when necessary
• Set clear expectations for safety quality productivity housekeeping attendance teamwork and conduct and provide timely coaching and performance feedback
• Support onboarding training cross-training and employee development while identifying skill gaps and opportunities for increased responsibility
• Ensure compliance with safety PPE quality equipment-care documentation and workplace-organization standards including effective shift handovers and continuous improvement activities

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant experience in industrial manufacturing pipe/spool fabrication welding or a comparable fabrication environment
• Demonstrated experience leading directing training or coordinating employees in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong working knowledge of pipe and spool fabrication processes including cutting fit-up welding dimensional verification and inspection
• Ability to read and interpret spool drawings isometric drawings fabrication drawings specifications and work instructions
• Strong understanding of industrial safety quality standards housekeeping equipment care and production workflow
• Strong organizational problem-solving decision-making and communication skills with the ability to set priorities and hold employees accountable in a fair and respectful manner
• Basic computer proficiency and flexibility to work assigned shifts overtime Fridays or weekends based on production needs; previous front-line leadership stainless steel fabrication employee training or Lean/5S experience is preferred

You can look forward to a position in a family-runnow in its seventh generation with strong prospects for the future. We offer an open friendly and collegial working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes. You will receive a fair salary along with additional company benefits and can look forward to working in a committed and supportive team.

Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief note outlining your interest in the role.

Please contact:

Bridget Wilson

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